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BX53 BLV

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,209 mi
Last recorded40,209 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 BLV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,209 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 40,205 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 39,241 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,800 miles

Offside Front outer sill coroded

both front wipers deteriated

front suspension coroded in general

fuel filter coroded

rear suspension in general is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,707 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber split

obligatory mirror damaged (offside)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,431 miles

obligatory mirror damaged (not affecting drivers view)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 31 May 2011 35,431 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

obligatory mirror damaged (not affecting drivers view)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,241 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,512 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 26,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,648 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 20,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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BX53 BLV is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 41,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 BLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX53 BLV is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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